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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,230.24 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,230.24 and 243 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,230.24 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,230.24 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,230.24 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 298,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,948.32/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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