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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.35, 539.82 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.35, 539.82 and 238.25 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.35 : 539.82 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.35/539.82 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.35x = 539.82 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.35x = 128,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,608.52/360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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