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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.19, 1,238.09 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.19, 1,238.09 and 248.06 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.19 : 1,238.09 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.19/1,238.09 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.19x = 1,238.09 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.19x = 307,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,122.46/825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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