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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 532.56 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 532.56 and 238.56 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 532.56 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/532.56 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 532.56 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 127,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,047.51/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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