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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 617.34 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 617.34 and 238.18 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 617.34 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/617.34 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 617.34 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 147,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,038.04/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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