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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 541.08 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 541.08 and 238.34 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 541.08 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/541.08 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 541.08 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 128,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,962.36/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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