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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.98, 530.99 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.98, 530.99 and 238.54 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.98 : 530.99 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.98/530.99 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.98x = 530.99 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.98x = 126,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,662.35/353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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