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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 521.76 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 521.76 and 238.30 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 521.76 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/521.76 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 521.76 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 124,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,334.10/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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