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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 553.68 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 553.68 and 238.97 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 553.68 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/553.68 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 553.68 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 132,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,314.29/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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