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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 532.14 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 532.14 and 238.25 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 532.14 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/532.14 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 532.14 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 126,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,779.69/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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