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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.08 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.08 and 183.23 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.08 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.08 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.08 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 65,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,427.44/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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