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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.40 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.40 and 238.32 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.40 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.40 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.40 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 126,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,404.93/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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