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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 531.02 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 531.02 and 238.41 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 531.02 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/531.02 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 531.02 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 126,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,601.07/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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