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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 355.02 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 355.02 and 237.72 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 355.02 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/355.02 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 355.02 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 84,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,395.35/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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