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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,235.25 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,235.25 and 246.36 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,235.25 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,235.25 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,235.25 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 304,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,316.19/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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