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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 974.46 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 974.46 and 238.88 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 974.46 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/974.46 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 974.46 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 232,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,779.00/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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