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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.01, 1,229.83 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.01, 1,229.83 and 235.01 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.01 : 1,229.83 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.01/1,229.83 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.01x = 1,229.83 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.01x = 289,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,021.10/820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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