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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.35, 1,235.03 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.35, 1,235.03 and 207.06 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.35 : 1,235.03 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.35/1,235.03 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.35x = 1,235.03 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.35x = 255,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,725.31/823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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