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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.86 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.86 and 238.95 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.86 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.86 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.86 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 127,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,086.75/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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