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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 535.61 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 535.61 and 238.65 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 535.61 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/535.61 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 535.61 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 127,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,821.91/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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