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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552 and 238.35 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 131,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,569.20/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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