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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.46, 1,050.39 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.46, 1,050.39 and 238.11 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.46 : 1,050.39 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.46/1,050.39 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.46x = 1,050.39 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.46x = 250,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,111.51/700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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