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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.43, 531.92 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.43, 531.92 and 238.07 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.43 : 531.92 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.43/531.92 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.43x = 531.92 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.43x = 126,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,630.34/385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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