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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.57 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.57 and 235.08 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.57 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.57 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.57 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 84,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,057.56/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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