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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 532.14 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 532.14 and 238.32 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 532.14 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/532.14 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 532.14 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 126,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,819.60/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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