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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.00, 1,453.48 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.00, 1,453.48 and 238.58 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.00 : 1,453.48 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.00/1,453.48 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.00x = 1,453.48 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.00x = 346,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,763.99/969.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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