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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,051.78 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,051.78 and 238.92 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,051.78 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,051.78 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,051.78 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 251,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,291.28/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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