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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 543.32 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 543.32 and 238.96 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 543.32 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/543.32 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 543.32 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 129,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,831.75/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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