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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 531.72 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 531.72 and 238.24 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 531.72 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/531.72 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 531.72 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 126,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,675.64/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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