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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 575.88 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 575.88 and 237.52 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 575.88 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/575.88 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 575.88 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 136,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,783.02/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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