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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 357.82 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 357.82 and 234.50 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 357.82 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/357.82 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 357.82 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 83,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,908.79/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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