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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.29, 1,236.48 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.29, 1,236.48 and 208.06 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.29 : 1,236.48 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.29/1,236.48 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.29x = 1,236.48 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.29x = 257,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,262.03/824.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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