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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 1,050.90 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 1,050.90 and 238.32 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 1,050.90 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/1,050.90 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 1,050.90 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 250,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,450.49/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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