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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 358.50 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 358.50 and 237.08 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 358.50 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/358.50 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 358.50 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 84,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,993.18/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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