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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,454.03 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,454.03 and 238.93 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,454.03 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,454.03 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,454.03 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 347,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,411.39/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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