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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.80 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.80 and 238.16 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.80 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.80 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.80 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 139,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,990.45/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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