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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.20, 1,137.43 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.20, 1,137.43 and 238.10 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.20 : 1,137.43 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.20/1,137.43 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.20x = 1,137.43 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.20x = 270,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,822.08/758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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