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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.82, 1,137.86 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.82, 1,137.86 and 238.86 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.82 : 1,137.86 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.82/1,137.86 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.82x = 1,137.86 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.82x = 271,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,789.24/758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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