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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.55, 1,235.45 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.55, 1,235.45 and 268.08 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.55 : 1,235.45 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.55/1,235.45 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.55x = 1,235.45 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.55x = 331,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,198.10/823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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