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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 358.14 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 358.14 and 236.82 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 358.14 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/358.14 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 358.14 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 84,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,814.71/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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