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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 574.05 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 574.05 and 238.25 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 574.05 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/574.05 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 574.05 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 136,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,767.41/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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