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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 533.12 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 533.12 and 238.94 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 533.12 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/533.12 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 533.12 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 127,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,383.69/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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