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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 358.05 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 358.05 and 232.62 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 358.05 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/358.05 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 358.05 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 83,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289.59/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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