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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 357.33 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 357.33 and 184.67 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 357.33 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/357.33 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 357.33 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 65,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,988.13/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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