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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.29, 1,230.62 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.29, 1,230.62 and 235.29 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.29 : 1,230.62 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.29/1,230.62 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.29x = 1,230.62 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.29x = 289,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,552.58/820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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