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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,233.45 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,233.45 and 237.29 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,233.45 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,233.45 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,233.45 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 292,688.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,688.43/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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