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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.39, 1,238.06 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.39, 1,238.06 and 248.25 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.39 : 1,238.06 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.39/1,238.06 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.39x = 1,238.06 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.39x = 307,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,347.15/825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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