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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.15, 1,230.73 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.15, 1,230.73 and 333.20 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.15 : 1,230.73 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.15/1,230.73 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.15x = 1,230.73 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.15x = 410,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,076.99/820.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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