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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 535.37 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 535.37 and 238.54 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 535.37 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/535.37 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 535.37 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 127,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,704.80/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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