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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,230.82 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,230.82 and 243.29 is: 364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,230.82 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,230.82 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,230.82 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 299,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,439.44/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.99

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