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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,051.56 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,051.56 and 238.86 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,051.56 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,051.56 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,051.56 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 251,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,175.62/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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