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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 581.82 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 581.82 and 234.22 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 581.82 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/581.82 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 581.82 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 136,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,273.88/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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