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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,453.68 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,453.68 and 238.70 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,453.68 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,453.68 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,453.68 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 346,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,986.15/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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