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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.29, 533.17 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.29, 533.17 and 238.83 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.29 : 533.17 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.29/533.17 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.29x = 533.17 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.29x = 127,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,336.99/386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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