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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 530.89 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 530.89 and 238.34 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 530.89 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/530.89 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 530.89 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 126,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,533.05/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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