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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 532.80 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 532.80 and 238.68 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 532.80 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/532.80 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 532.80 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 127,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,168.70/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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