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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.79, 1,453.17 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.79, 1,453.17 and 238.37 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.79 : 1,453.17 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.79/1,453.17 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.79x = 1,453.17 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.79x = 346,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,391.54/968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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