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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 1,051.21 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 1,051.21 and 238.68 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 1,051.21 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/1,051.21 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 1,051.21 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 250,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,903.10/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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