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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.46, 574.30 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.46, 574.30 and 238.87 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.46 : 574.30 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.46/574.30 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.46x = 574.30 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.46x = 137,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,183.04/383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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