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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 542.50 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 542.50 and 238.75 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 542.50 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/542.50 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 542.50 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 129,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,519.92/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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