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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 588.90 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 588.90 and 238.82 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 588.90 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/588.90 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 588.90 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 140,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,641.10/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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