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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 1,050.80 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 1,050.80 and 238.46 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 1,050.80 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/1,050.80 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 1,050.80 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 250,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,573.77/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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