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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.81 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.81 and 238.10 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.81 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.81 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.81 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 128,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,524.87/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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