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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.45, 1,050.80 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.45, 1,050.80 and 238.12 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.45 : 1,050.80 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.45/1,050.80 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.45x = 1,050.80 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.45x = 250,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,212.68/700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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