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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 532.91 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 532.91 and 238.86 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 532.91 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/532.91 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 532.91 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 127,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,290.88/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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