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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.23, 1,248.20 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.23, 1,248.20 and 247.22 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.23 : 1,248.20 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.23/1,248.20 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.23x = 1,248.20 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.23x = 308,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,580.00/832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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