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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.08, 574.76 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.08, 574.76 and 238.92 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.08 : 574.76 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.08/574.76 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.08x = 574.76 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.08x = 137,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,321.66/383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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