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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.86, 1,178.81 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.86, 1,178.81 and 238.04 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.86 : 1,178.81 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.86/1,178.81 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.86x = 1,178.81 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.86x = 280,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,603.93/785.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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