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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.32, 1,238.00 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.32, 1,238.00 and 248.20 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.32 : 1,238.00 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.32/1,238.00 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.32x = 1,238.00 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.32x = 307,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,267.26/825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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