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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 974.44 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 974.44 and 238.96 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 974.44 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/974.44 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 974.44 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 232,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,852.18/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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