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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 530.42 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 530.42 and 238.19 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 530.42 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/530.42 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 530.42 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 126,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,340.74/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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