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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 588.96 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 588.96 and 238.68 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 588.96 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/588.96 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 588.96 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 140,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,572.97/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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