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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.36 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.36 and 238.82 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.36 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.36 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.36 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 147,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,433.63/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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