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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 538.80 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 538.80 and 237.60 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 538.80 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/538.80 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 538.80 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 128,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,018.88/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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