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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.61, 532.37 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.61, 532.37 and 238.44 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.61 : 532.37 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.61/532.37 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.61x = 532.37 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.61x = 126,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,940.90/385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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