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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.63, 1,230.93 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.63, 1,230.93 and 204.32 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.63 : 1,230.93 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.63/1,230.93 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.63x = 1,230.93 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.63x = 251,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,503.62/820.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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