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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 355.47 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 355.47 and 237.30 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 355.47 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/355.47 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 355.47 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 84,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,353.03/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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