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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 519.88 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 519.88 and 238.56 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 519.88 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/519.88 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 519.88 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 124,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,022.57/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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