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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.35, 588.22 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.35, 588.22 and 238.23 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.35 : 588.22 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.35/588.22 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.35x = 588.22 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.35x = 140,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,134.15/392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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