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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.42, 1,236.81 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.42, 1,236.81 and 247.34 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.42 : 1,236.81 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.42/1,236.81 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.42x = 1,236.81 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.42x = 305,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,912.59/824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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