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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,136.88 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,136.88 and 238.16 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,136.88 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,136.88 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,136.88 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 270,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,759.34/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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