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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.35, 1,238.08 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.35, 1,238.08 and 240.35 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.35 : 1,238.08 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.35/1,238.08 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.35x = 1,238.08 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.35x = 297,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,571.33/825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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