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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.66, 1,231.18 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.66, 1,231.18 and 235.67 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.66 : 1,231.18 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.66/1,231.18 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.66x = 1,231.18 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.66x = 290,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,152.19/820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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