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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 521.24 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 521.24 and 238.74 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 521.24 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/521.24 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 521.24 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 124,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,439.64/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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