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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 530.40 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 530.40 and 238.83 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 530.40 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/530.40 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 530.40 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 126,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,675.43/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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