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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.03, 1,234.54 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.03, 1,234.54 and 238.04 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.03 : 1,234.54 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.03/1,234.54 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.03x = 1,234.54 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.03x = 293,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,868.66/823.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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