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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.39, 533.14 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.39, 533.14 and 238.93 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.39 : 533.14 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.39/533.14 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.39x = 533.14 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.39x = 127,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,381.21/386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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