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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 529.80 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 529.80 and 238.48 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 529.80 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/529.80 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 529.80 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 126,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,346.70/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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