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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.00, 355.41 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.00, 355.41 and 235.42 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.00 : 355.41 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.00/355.41 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.00x = 355.41 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.00x = 83,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,671.15/238.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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