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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 583.14 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 583.14 and 234.84 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 583.14 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/583.14 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 583.14 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 136,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,944.60/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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