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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.39, 531.82 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.39, 531.82 and 238.27 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.39 : 531.82 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.39/531.82 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.39x = 531.82 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.39x = 126,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716.75/385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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