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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.23, 1,237.47 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.23, 1,237.47 and 247.97 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.23 : 1,237.47 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.23/1,237.47 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.23x = 1,237.47 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.23x = 306,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,855.44/825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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