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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 532.52 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 532.52 and 238.47 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 532.52 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/532.52 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 532.52 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 126,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,988.85/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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