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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 355.83 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 355.83 and 236.16 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 355.83 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/355.83 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 355.83 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 84,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,032.81/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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