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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.35, 588.23 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.35, 588.23 and 238.24 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.35 : 588.23 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.35/588.23 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.35x = 588.23 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.35x = 140,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,137.25/392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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