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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.26, 1,230.58 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.26, 1,230.58 and 243.12 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.26 : 1,230.58 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.26/1,230.58 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.26x = 1,230.58 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.26x = 299,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,178.61/820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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