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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 575.48 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 575.48 and 237.50 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 575.48 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/575.48 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 575.48 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 136,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,676.50/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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