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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 535.10 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 535.10 and 238.45 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 535.10 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/535.10 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 535.10 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 127,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,594.60/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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