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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 356.56 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 356.56 and 235.28 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 356.56 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/356.56 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 356.56 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 83,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891.44/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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