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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 532.42 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 532.42 and 238.51 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 532.42 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/532.42 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 532.42 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 126,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,987.49/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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