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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357.04 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357.04 and 180.32 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357.04 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357.04 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357.04 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 64,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,381.45/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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