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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.01, 1,453.49 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.01, 1,453.49 and 238.60 is: 357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.01 : 1,453.49 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.01/1,453.49 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.01x = 1,453.49 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.01x = 346,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,797.40/969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.89

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