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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,452.04 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,452.04 and 237.62 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,452.04 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,452.04 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,452.04 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 345,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,033.74/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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