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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.33, 1,248.75 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.33, 1,248.75 and 247.35 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.33 : 1,248.75 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.33/1,248.75 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.33x = 1,248.75 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.33x = 308,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,883.00/832.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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