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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 551.19 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 551.19 and 238.02 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 551.19 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/551.19 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 551.19 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 131,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,194.24/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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