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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.35, 1,246.97 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.35, 1,246.97 and 254.22 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.35 : 1,246.97 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.35/1,246.97 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.35x = 1,246.97 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.35x = 317,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,005.35/831.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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