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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 535.05 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 535.05 and 238.40 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 535.05 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/535.05 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 535.05 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 127,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,555.92/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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