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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,147.97 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,147.97 and 238.10 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,147.97 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,147.97 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,147.97 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 273,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,335.12/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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