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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.22, 1,230.42 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.22, 1,230.42 and 300.38 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.22 : 1,230.42 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.22/1,230.42 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.22x = 1,230.42 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.22x = 369,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,593.56/820.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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