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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.61, 1,230.72 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.61, 1,230.72 and 235.60 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.61 : 1,230.72 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.61/1,230.72 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.61x = 1,230.72 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.61x = 289,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,957.63/820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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