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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 356.59 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 356.59 and 234.13 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 356.59 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/356.59 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 356.59 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 83,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,488.42/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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