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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 530.66 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 530.66 and 238.27 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 530.66 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/530.66 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 530.66 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 126,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,440.36/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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