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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 472.58 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 472.58 and 238.38 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 472.58 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/472.58 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 472.58 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 112,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,653.62/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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