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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,230.89 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,230.89 and 243.51 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,230.89 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,230.89 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,230.89 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 299,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,732.81/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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