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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,233.43 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,233.43 and 237.24 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,233.43 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,233.43 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,233.43 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 292,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,618.93/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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