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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 356.06 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 356.06 and 236.67 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 356.06 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/356.06 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 356.06 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 84,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,268.42/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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