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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.50, 1,452.73 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.50, 1,452.73 and 238.08 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.50 : 1,452.73 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.50/1,452.73 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.50x = 1,452.73 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.50x = 345,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,858.69/968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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