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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.24 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.24 and 238.48 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.24 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.24 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.24 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 136,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,944.76/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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