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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 532.50 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 532.50 and 238.60 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 532.50 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/532.50 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 532.50 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 127,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,054.50/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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