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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,234.32 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,234.32 and 238.02 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,234.32 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,234.32 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,234.32 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 293,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,792.85/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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