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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 519.92 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 519.92 and 238.78 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 519.92 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/519.92 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 519.92 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 124,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,146.85/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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