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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 575.52 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 575.52 and 239.24 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 575.52 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/575.52 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 575.52 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 137,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,684.53/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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