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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,453.69 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,453.69 and 238.71 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,453.69 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,453.69 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,453.69 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 347,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,010.34/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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