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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,097.68 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,097.68 and 238.36 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,097.68 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,097.68 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,097.68 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 261,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,643.00/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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