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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.19, 1,050.40 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.19, 1,050.40 and 238.01 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.19 : 1,050.40 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.19/1,050.40 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.19x = 1,050.40 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.19x = 249,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,999.41/700.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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