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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.64, 1,235.32 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.64, 1,235.32 and 246.38 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.64 : 1,235.32 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.64/1,235.32 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.64x = 1,235.32 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.64x = 304,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,351.35/823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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