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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 542.69 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 542.69 and 238.26 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 542.69 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/542.69 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 542.69 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 129,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,301.92/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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