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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,231.02 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,231.02 and 243.42 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,231.02 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,231.02 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,231.02 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 299,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,654.89/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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