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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,235.08 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,235.08 and 246.12 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,235.08 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,235.08 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,235.08 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 303,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,977.89/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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