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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 563.80 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 563.80 and 238.88 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 563.80 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/563.80 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 563.80 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 134,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677.73/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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