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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,236.11 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,236.11 and 246.81 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,236.11 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,236.11 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,236.11 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 305,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,084.31/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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