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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 588.59 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 588.59 and 238.64 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 588.59 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/588.59 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 588.59 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 140,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,456.98/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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