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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.89, 521.65 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.89, 521.65 and 238.33 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.89 : 521.65 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.89/521.65 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.89x = 521.65 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.89x = 124,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,321.04/347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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