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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.21, 357.01 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.21, 357.01 and 234.56 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.21 : 357.01 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.21/357.01 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.21x = 357.01 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.21x = 83,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,740.57/238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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