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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 533.18 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 533.18 and 238.64 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 533.18 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/533.18 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 533.18 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 127,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,236.01/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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