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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.70, 1,234.07 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.70, 1,234.07 and 237.78 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.70 : 1,234.07 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.70/1,234.07 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.70x = 1,234.07 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.70x = 293,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,436.87/822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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