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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,453.98 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,453.98 and 238.92 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,453.98 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,453.98 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,453.98 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 347,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,384.90/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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