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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.58, 534.96 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.58, 534.96 and 238.26 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.58 : 534.96 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.58/534.96 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.58x = 534.96 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.58x = 127,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,459.57/387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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