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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 1,050.58 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 1,050.58 and 238.04 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 1,050.58 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/1,050.58 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 1,050.58 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 250,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,080.06/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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