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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 355.60 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 355.60 and 238.16 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 355.60 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/355.60 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 355.60 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 84,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,689.99/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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