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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 550.46 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 550.46 and 238.90 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 550.46 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/550.46 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 550.46 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 131,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,504.89/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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