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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.14, 1,234.68 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.14, 1,234.68 and 246 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.14 : 1,234.68 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.14/1,234.68 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.14x = 1,234.68 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.14x = 303,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,731.28/823.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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