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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 551.28 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 551.28 and 238.32 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 551.28 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/551.28 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 551.28 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 131,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,381.05/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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