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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.68, 1,237.22 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.68, 1,237.22 and 247.54 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.68 : 1,237.22 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.68/1,237.22 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.68x = 1,237.22 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.68x = 306,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,261.44/824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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