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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.35, 1,230.17 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.35, 1,230.17 and 243.09 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.35 : 1,230.17 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.35/1,230.17 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.35x = 1,230.17 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.35x = 299,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,040.81/820.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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