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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 587.96 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 587.96 and 238.07 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 587.96 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/587.96 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 587.96 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 139,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,971.51/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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