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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.33, 555.42 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.33, 555.42 and 238.16 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.33 : 555.42 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.33/555.42 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.33x = 555.42 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.33x = 132,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,278.83/370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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