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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.20, 1,244.93 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.20, 1,244.93 and 282.23 is: 423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.20 : 1,244.93 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.20/1,244.93 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.20x = 1,244.93 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.20x = 351,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,357.30/830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.22

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