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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 531.98 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 531.98 and 238.18 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 531.98 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/531.98 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 531.98 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 126,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,705.07/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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