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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.14, 878.22 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.14, 878.22 and 238.66 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.14 : 878.22 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.14/878.22 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.14x = 878.22 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.14x = 209,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,595.99/585.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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