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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.82, 532.50 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.82, 532.50 and 238.58 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.82 : 532.50 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.82/532.50 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.82x = 532.50 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.82x = 127,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,043.85/385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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