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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.44, 1,236.76 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.44, 1,236.76 and 247.48 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.44 : 1,236.76 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.44/1,236.76 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.44x = 1,236.76 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.44x = 306,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,073.36/824.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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