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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.41, 1,235.34 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.41, 1,235.34 and 246.27 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.41 : 1,235.34 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.41/1,235.34 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.41x = 1,235.34 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.41x = 304,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,227.18/823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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