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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 531.56 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 531.56 and 238.14 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 531.56 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/531.56 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 531.56 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 126,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,586.29/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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