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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.70, 1,051.03 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.70, 1,051.03 and 238.47 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.70 : 1,051.03 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.70/1,051.03 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.70x = 1,051.03 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.70x = 250,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,637.93/700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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