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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.37, 1,233.53 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.37, 1,233.53 and 237.37 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.37 : 1,233.53 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.37/1,233.53 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.37x = 1,233.53 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.37x = 292,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,803.02/822.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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