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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.09, 1,230 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.09, 1,230 and 226.97 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.09 : 1,230 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.09/1,230 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.09x = 1,230 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.09x = 279,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,173.10/820.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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