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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 540.15 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 540.15 and 238.14 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 540.15 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/540.15 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 540.15 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 128,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,631.32/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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