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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 540.84 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 540.84 and 238.20 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 540.84 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/540.84 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 540.84 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 128,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,828.09/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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