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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.85, 531.03 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.85, 531.03 and 238.52 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.85 : 531.03 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.85/531.03 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.85x = 531.03 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.85x = 126,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,661.33/353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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