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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 530.55 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 530.55 and 238.55 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 530.55 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/530.55 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 530.55 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 126,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,560.05/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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