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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 540.60 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 540.60 and 238.84 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 540.60 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/540.60 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 540.60 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 129,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,116.90/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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