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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 358.38 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 358.38 and 238.55 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 358.38 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/358.38 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 358.38 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 85,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489.76/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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