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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 532.31 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 532.31 and 238.23 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 532.31 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/532.31 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 532.31 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 126,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,812.21/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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