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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.21, 532.98 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.21, 532.98 and 238.83 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.21 : 532.98 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.21/532.98 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.21x = 532.98 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.21x = 127,291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,291.61/386.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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