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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,236.18 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,236.18 and 246.96 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,236.18 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,236.18 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,236.18 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 305,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,287.01/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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