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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 581.67 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 581.67 and 233.73 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 581.67 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/581.67 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 581.67 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 135,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,953.73/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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