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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.12 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.12 and 238.32 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.12 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.12 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.12 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 124,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,193.32/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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