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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.14 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.14 and 234.69 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.14 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.14 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.14 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 136,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,857.13/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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