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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.33 and 238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.33 and 238.09 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.33 = 238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.33 = 238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.33 × 238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 131,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,504.25/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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