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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521.43 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521.43 and 238.22 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521.43 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521.43 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521.43 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 124,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,212.45/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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