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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 532.76 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 532.76 and 238.63 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 532.76 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/532.76 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 532.76 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 127,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,132.52/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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