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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,051.14 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,051.14 and 238.62 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,051.14 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,051.14 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,051.14 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 250,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,816.58/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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