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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.81, 1,051.21 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.81, 1,051.21 and 238.64 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.81 : 1,051.21 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.81/1,051.21 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.81x = 1,051.21 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.81x = 250,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,855.80/700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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