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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.01, 1,235.84 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.01, 1,235.84 and 238.89 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.01 : 1,235.84 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.01/1,235.84 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.01x = 1,235.84 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.01x = 295,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,229.82/824.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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