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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 583.50 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 583.50 and 234.96 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 583.50 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/583.50 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 583.50 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 137,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099.16/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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