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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,237.23 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,237.23 and 247.90 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,237.23 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,237.23 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,237.23 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 306,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,709.32/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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