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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,230.69 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,230.69 and 243.18 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,230.69 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,230.69 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,230.69 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 299,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,279.19/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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