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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 1,051.56 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 1,051.56 and 238.79 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 1,051.56 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/1,051.56 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 1,051.56 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 251,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,102.01/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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