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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 532.91 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 532.91 and 238.69 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 532.91 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/532.91 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 532.91 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 127,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,201.55/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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