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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,051.50 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,051.50 and 238.98 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,051.50 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,051.50 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,051.50 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 251,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,287.47/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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