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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.42 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.42 and 234.38 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.42 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.42 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.42 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 136,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,504.69/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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