Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.12, 1,236.20 and 247
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824.12, 1,236.20 and 247 is: 370.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824.12 : 1,236.20 = 247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824.12/1,236.20 = 247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824.12x = 1,236.20 × 247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824.12x = 305,341.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,341.40/824.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370.51
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