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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.26, 1,230.41 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.26, 1,230.41 and 235.31 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.26 : 1,230.41 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.26/1,230.41 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.26x = 1,230.41 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.26x = 289,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,522.21/820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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