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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 356.96 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 356.96 and 180.91 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 356.96 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/356.96 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 356.96 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 64,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574.94/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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