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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 573.45 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 573.45 and 238.06 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 573.45 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/573.45 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 573.45 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 136,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,515.51/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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