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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.04, 1,230.06 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.04, 1,230.06 and 235.06 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.04 : 1,230.06 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.04/1,230.06 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.04x = 1,230.06 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.04x = 289,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,133.73/820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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