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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 553.18 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 553.18 and 238.62 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 553.18 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/553.18 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 553.18 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 131,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,999.81/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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