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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.45, 533.10 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.45, 533.10 and 238.98 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.45 : 533.10 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.45/533.10 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.45x = 533.10 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.45x = 127,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,400.24/386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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