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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.75, 1,235.67 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.75, 1,235.67 and 246.67 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.75 : 1,235.67 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.75/1,235.67 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.75x = 1,235.67 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.75x = 304,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,802.72/823.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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