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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.64, 566.66 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.64, 566.66 and 239.76 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.64 : 566.66 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.64/566.66 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.64x = 566.66 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.64x = 135,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,863.00/378.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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