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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.36 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.36 and 238 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.36 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.36 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.36 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 146,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,693.68/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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