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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.54, 1,238.13 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.54, 1,238.13 and 240.54 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.54 : 1,238.13 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.54/1,238.13 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.54x = 1,238.13 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.54x = 297,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,823.53/825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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