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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 532.75 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 532.75 and 238.74 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 532.75 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/532.75 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 532.75 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 127,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,188.74/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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