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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,238 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,238 and 209.06 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,238 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,238 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,238 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 258,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,816.28/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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