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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.11 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.11 and 235.08 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.11 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.11 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.11 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 136,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,841.24/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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