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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 356.78 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 356.78 and 180.86 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 356.78 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/356.78 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 356.78 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 64,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,527.22/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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