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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 982.85 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 982.85 and 238.82 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 982.85 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/982.85 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 982.85 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 234,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,718.13/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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