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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.10, 573.84 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.10, 573.84 and 238.38 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.10 : 573.84 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.10/573.84 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.10x = 573.84 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.10x = 136,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,791.98/383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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