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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,238.87 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,238.87 and 240.83 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,238.87 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,238.87 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,238.87 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 298,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,361.73/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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