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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.29, 533.07 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.29, 533.07 and 238.88 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.29 : 533.07 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.29/533.07 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.29x = 533.07 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.29x = 127,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,341.09/386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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