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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 530.93 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 530.93 and 238.35 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 530.93 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/530.93 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 530.93 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 126,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,547.17/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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