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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.58, 1,452.87 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.58, 1,452.87 and 238.16 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.58 : 1,452.87 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.58/1,452.87 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.58x = 1,452.87 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.58x = 346,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,015.52/968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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