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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 588.36 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 588.36 and 238.19 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 588.36 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/588.36 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 588.36 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 140,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,142.73/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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