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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 532.20 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 532.20 and 238.60 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 532.20 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/532.20 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 532.20 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 126,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,982.92/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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