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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.41, 533.02 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.41, 533.02 and 238.94 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.41 : 533.02 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.41/533.02 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.41x = 533.02 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.41x = 127,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,359.80/386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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