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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.18 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.18 and 180.42 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.18 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.18 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.18 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 64,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442.42/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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