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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.08 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.08 and 238.56 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.08 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.08 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.08 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 131,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,227.08/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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