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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 582.38 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 582.38 and 234.23 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 582.38 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/582.38 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 582.38 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 136,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,410.87/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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