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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.32 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.32 and 238.94 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.32 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.32 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.32 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 124,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,325.26/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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