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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 582.32 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 582.32 and 238.08 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 582.32 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/582.32 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 582.32 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 138,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,638.75/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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