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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 575.10 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 575.10 and 239.22 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 575.10 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/575.10 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 575.10 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 137,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,575.42/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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