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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 532.62 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 532.62 and 238.77 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 532.62 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/532.62 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 532.62 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 127,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,173.68/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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