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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,237.80 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,237.80 and 240.39 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,237.80 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,237.80 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,237.80 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 297,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,554.74/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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