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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,237.20 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,237.20 and 312.24 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,237.20 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,237.20 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,237.20 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 386,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,303.33/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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