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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 354.82 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 354.82 and 236 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 354.82 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/354.82 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 354.82 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 83,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,737.52/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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