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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.85, 1,230.85 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.85, 1,230.85 and 243.65 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.85 : 1,230.85 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.85/1,230.85 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.85x = 1,230.85 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.85x = 299,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,896.60/820.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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