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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,236.04 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,236.04 and 246.80 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,236.04 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,236.04 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,236.04 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 305,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,054.67/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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