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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 357.80 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 357.80 and 181.44 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 357.80 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/357.80 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 357.80 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 64,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,919.23/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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