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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 549.51 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 549.51 and 238.54 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 549.51 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/549.51 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 549.51 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 131,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,080.12/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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