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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.59, 1,238.58 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.59, 1,238.58 and 240.61 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.59 : 1,238.58 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.59/1,238.58 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.59x = 1,238.58 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.59x = 298,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,014.73/825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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