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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 531.88 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 531.88 and 238.08 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 531.88 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/531.88 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 531.88 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 126,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,629.99/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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