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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 561.93 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 561.93 and 238.24 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 561.93 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/561.93 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 561.93 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 133,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,874.20/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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