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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.53, 1,452.79 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.53, 1,452.79 and 238.12 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.53 : 1,452.79 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.53/1,452.79 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.53x = 1,452.79 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.53x = 345,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,931.86/968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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