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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 355.50 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 355.50 and 234.55 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 355.50 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/355.50 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 355.50 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 83,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382.53/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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