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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.81, 1,453.23 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.81, 1,453.23 and 238.39 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.81 : 1,453.23 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.81/1,453.23 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.81x = 1,453.23 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.81x = 346,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,431.87/968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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