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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.82, 1,230.87 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.82, 1,230.87 and 235.69 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.82 : 1,230.87 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.82/1,230.87 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.82x = 1,230.87 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.82x = 290,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,101.56/820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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