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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.11, 1,234.65 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.11, 1,234.65 and 246.03 is: 369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.11 : 1,234.65 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.11/1,234.65 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.11x = 1,234.65 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.11x = 303,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,760.94/823.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.04

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