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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 563.28 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 563.28 and 238.32 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 563.28 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/563.28 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 563.28 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 134,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,240.89/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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