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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.36, 1,235.12 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.36, 1,235.12 and 246.24 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.36 : 1,235.12 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.36/1,235.12 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.36x = 1,235.12 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.36x = 304,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,135.95/823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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