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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.24 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.24 and 238.60 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.24 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.24 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.24 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 131,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,764.46/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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