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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 583.17 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 583.17 and 234.50 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 583.17 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/583.17 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 583.17 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 136,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,749.57/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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