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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.42, 540.90 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.42, 540.90 and 238.64 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.42 : 540.90 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.42/540.90 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.42x = 540.90 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.42x = 129,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,080.38/360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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