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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,179.24 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,179.24 and 238.47 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,179.24 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,179.24 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,179.24 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 281,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,213.36/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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