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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 551.86 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 551.86 and 238.10 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 551.86 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/551.86 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 551.86 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 131,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,397.87/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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