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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,137.30 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,137.30 and 238.08 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,137.30 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,137.30 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,137.30 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 270,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,768.38/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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