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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.19, 540.04 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.19, 540.04 and 238.08 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.19 : 540.04 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.19/540.04 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.19x = 540.04 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.19x = 128,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,572.72/360.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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