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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.99, 532.89 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.99, 532.89 and 238.75 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.99 : 532.89 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.99/532.89 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.99x = 532.89 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.99x = 127,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,224.82/355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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