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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,097.86 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,097.86 and 238.08 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,097.86 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,097.86 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,097.86 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 261,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,377.91/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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