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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 520.38 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 520.38 and 238.92 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 520.38 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/520.38 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 520.38 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 124,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,329.19/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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