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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 358.32 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 358.32 and 182.24 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 358.32 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/358.32 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 358.32 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 65,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,300.24/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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