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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 1,051.23 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 1,051.23 and 238.61 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 1,051.23 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/1,051.23 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 1,051.23 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 250,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,828.73/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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