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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,235.36 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,235.36 and 238.55 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,235.36 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,235.36 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,235.36 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 294,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,693.94/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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