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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.33, 797.19 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.33, 797.19 and 238.81 is: 358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.33 : 797.19 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.33/797.19 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.33x = 797.19 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.33x = 190,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,376.94/531.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.30

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