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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.06 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.06 and 238.17 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.06 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.06 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.06 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 128,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,388.75/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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