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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.04 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.04 and 238.08 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.04 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.04 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.04 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 94,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,765.36/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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