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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,230.84 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,230.84 and 235.55 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,230.84 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,230.84 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,230.84 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 289,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,928.18/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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