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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.76, 1,097.78 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.76, 1,097.78 and 238.18 is: 357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.76 : 1,097.78 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.76/1,097.78 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.76x = 1,097.78 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.76x = 261,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,469.24/731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.32

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