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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 355.40 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 355.40 and 232.40 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 355.40 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/355.40 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 355.40 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 82,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,592.02/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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