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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 583.50 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 583.50 and 234.80 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 583.50 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/583.50 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 583.50 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 137,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,005.95/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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