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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 540.18 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 540.18 and 238.98 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 540.18 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/540.18 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 540.18 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 129,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,092.22/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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