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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.32, 1,247.00 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.32, 1,247.00 and 246.33 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.32 : 1,247.00 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.32/1,247.00 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.32x = 1,247.00 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.32x = 307,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,172.28/831.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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