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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 1,025.28 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.82, 1,025.28 and 238.92 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.82 : 1,025.28 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.82/1,025.28 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.82x = 1,025.28 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.82x = 244,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,959.90/683.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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