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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 584.16 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 584.16 and 235.38 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 584.16 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/584.16 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 584.16 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 137,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,499.58/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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