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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.30 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.30 and 238.80 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.30 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.30 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.30 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 93,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,920.04/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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