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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 531.56 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 531.56 and 238.01 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 531.56 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/531.56 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 531.56 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 126,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,514.53/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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