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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,235.91 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,235.91 and 246.82 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,235.91 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,235.91 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,235.91 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 305,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,039.89/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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