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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 393.44 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 393.44 and 238.84 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 393.44 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/393.44 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 393.44 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 93,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,969.21/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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