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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.87, 522.56 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.87, 522.56 and 238.88 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.87 : 522.56 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.87/522.56 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.87x = 522.56 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.87x = 124,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,825.33/378.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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