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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,230.80 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,230.80 and 243.27 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,230.80 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,230.80 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,230.80 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 299,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,416.72/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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