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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.48, 1,230.63 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.48, 1,230.63 and 243.40 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.48 : 1,230.63 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.48/1,230.63 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.48x = 1,230.63 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.48x = 299,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,535.34/820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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