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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.84, 539.76 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.84, 539.76 and 238.87 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.84 : 539.76 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.84/539.76 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.84x = 539.76 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.84x = 128,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,932.47/359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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