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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 577.44 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 577.44 and 239.22 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 577.44 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/577.44 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 577.44 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 138,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,135.20/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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