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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.32, 1,248.54 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.32, 1,248.54 and 247.31 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.32 : 1,248.54 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.32/1,248.54 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.32x = 1,248.54 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.32x = 308,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,776.43/832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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