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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,238.58 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,238.58 and 248.58 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,238.58 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,238.58 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,238.58 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 307,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,886.22/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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