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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.51, 539.15 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.51, 539.15 and 238.42 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.51 : 539.15 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.51/539.15 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.51x = 539.15 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.51x = 128,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,542.04/359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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