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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.74, 1,097.36 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.74, 1,097.36 and 238.02 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.74 : 1,097.36 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.74/1,097.36 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.74x = 1,097.36 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.74x = 261,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,193.63/731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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