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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 532.04 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 532.04 and 238.13 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 532.04 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/532.04 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 532.04 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 126,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,694.69/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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