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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 519.36 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 519.36 and 238.60 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 519.36 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/519.36 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 519.36 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 123,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,919.30/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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