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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.21 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.21 and 239.22 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.21 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.21 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.21 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 134,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,970.32/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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