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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.00, 1,451.98 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.00, 1,451.98 and 237.58 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.00 : 1,451.98 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.00/1,451.98 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.00x = 1,451.98 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.00x = 344,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,954.15/968.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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