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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.55, 1,098.95 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.55, 1,098.95 and 238.86 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.55 : 1,098.95 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.55/1,098.95 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.55x = 1,098.95 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.55x = 262,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,495.20/732.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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