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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.49, 1,230.77 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.49, 1,230.77 and 235.44 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.49 : 1,230.77 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.49/1,230.77 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.49x = 1,230.77 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.49x = 289,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,771.31/820.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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