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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 532.74 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 532.74 and 238.62 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 532.74 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/532.74 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 532.74 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 127,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,122.42/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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