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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,230.68 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,230.68 and 235.41 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,230.68 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,230.68 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,230.68 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 289,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,710.35/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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