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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 532.62 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 532.62 and 238.70 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 532.62 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/532.62 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 532.62 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 127,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,136.39/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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