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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 532.31 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 532.31 and 238.46 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 532.31 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/532.31 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 532.31 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 126,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,934.64/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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