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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 525.15 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 525.15 and 238.68 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 525.15 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/525.15 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 525.15 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 125,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,342.80/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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