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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 552.90 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 552.90 and 238.93 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 552.90 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/552.90 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 552.90 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 132,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,104.40/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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