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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.01, 1,234.33 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.01, 1,234.33 and 238.01 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.01 : 1,234.33 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.01/1,234.33 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.01x = 1,234.33 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.01x = 293,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,782.88/823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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