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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 532.92 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 532.92 and 238.91 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 532.92 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/532.92 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 532.92 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 127,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,317.25/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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