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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 532.74 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 532.74 and 238.72 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 532.74 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/532.74 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 532.74 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 127,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,175.69/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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