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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 530.62 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 530.62 and 238.45 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 530.62 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/530.62 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 530.62 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 126,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,526.34/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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