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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.48 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.48 and 237.12 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.48 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.48 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.48 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 85,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,002.78/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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