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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 357.39 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 357.39 and 235.88 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 357.39 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/357.39 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 357.39 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 84,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301.15/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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