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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 532.64 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 532.64 and 238.64 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 532.64 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/532.64 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 532.64 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 127,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,109.21/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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