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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 531.24 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 531.24 and 238.45 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 531.24 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/531.24 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 531.24 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 126,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,674.18/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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