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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 393.84 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 393.84 and 238.68 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 393.84 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/393.84 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 393.84 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 94,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,001.73/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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