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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.24, 1,230.43 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.24, 1,230.43 and 235.24 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.24 : 1,230.43 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.24/1,230.43 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.24x = 1,230.43 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.24x = 289,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,445.18/820.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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