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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,237.92 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,237.92 and 248.16 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,237.92 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,237.92 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,237.92 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 307,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,202.23/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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