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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 574.23 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 574.23 and 238.78 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 574.23 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/574.23 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 574.23 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 137,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,114.64/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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