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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,050.90 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,050.90 and 238.45 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,050.90 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,050.90 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,050.90 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 250,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,587.11/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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