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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.74, 1,235.60 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.74, 1,235.60 and 238.74 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.74 : 1,235.60 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.74/1,235.60 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.74x = 1,235.60 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.74x = 294,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,987.14/823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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