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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 532.96 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 532.96 and 238.72 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 532.96 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/532.96 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 532.96 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 127,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,228.21/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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