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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.12 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.12 and 180.57 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.12 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.12 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.12 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 64,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485.16/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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