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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 532.17 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 532.17 and 238.34 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 532.17 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/532.17 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 532.17 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 126,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,838.73/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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