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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.26, 1,230.39 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.26, 1,230.39 and 243.09 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.26 : 1,230.39 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.26/1,230.39 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.26x = 1,230.39 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.26x = 299,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,088.14/820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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