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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.96 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.96 and 238.32 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.96 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.96 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.96 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 128,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,682.08/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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