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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.93, 535.26 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.93, 535.26 and 238.62 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.93 : 535.26 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.93/535.26 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.93x = 535.26 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.93x = 127,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,723.74/387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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