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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 582.78 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 582.78 and 234.69 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 582.78 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/582.78 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 582.78 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 136,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,772.64/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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