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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.85, 575.15 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.85, 575.15 and 239.27 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.85 : 575.15 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.85/575.15 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.85x = 575.15 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.85x = 137,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,612.07/383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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