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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.40, 540.70 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.40, 540.70 and 238.90 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.40 : 540.70 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.40/540.70 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.40x = 540.70 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.40x = 129,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,173.23/360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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