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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 540.12 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 540.12 and 238.32 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 540.12 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/540.12 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 540.12 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 128,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,721.40/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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