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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 1,051.26 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 1,051.26 and 238.67 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 1,051.26 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/1,051.26 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 1,051.26 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 250,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,904.22/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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