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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 531.46 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 531.46 and 238.02 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 531.46 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/531.46 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 531.46 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 126,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,495.45/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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