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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 532.71 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 532.71 and 238.57 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 532.71 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/532.71 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 532.71 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 127,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,088.62/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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