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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,230.03 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,230.03 and 242.84 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,230.03 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,230.03 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,230.03 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 298,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,700.49/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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