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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,234.22 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,234.22 and 237.93 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,234.22 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,234.22 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,234.22 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 293,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,657.96/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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