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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 530.48 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 530.48 and 238.53 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 530.48 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/530.48 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 530.48 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 126,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,536.64/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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