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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,237.50 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,237.50 and 231.98 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,237.50 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,237.50 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,237.50 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 287,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,075.25/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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