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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 870.48 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 870.48 and 238 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 870.48 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/870.48 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 870.48 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 207,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,174.24/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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