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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 531.84 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 531.84 and 238.11 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 531.84 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/531.84 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 531.84 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 126,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,636.42/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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