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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.17, 1,230.25 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.17, 1,230.25 and 235.18 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.17 : 1,230.25 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.17/1,230.25 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.17x = 1,230.25 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.17x = 289,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,330.20/820.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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