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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 532.55 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 532.55 and 238.85 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 532.55 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/532.55 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 532.55 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 127,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,198.37/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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