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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.64, 531.93 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.64, 531.93 and 238.13 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.64 : 531.93 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.64/531.93 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.64x = 531.93 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.64x = 126,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,668.49/385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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