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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 535.49 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 535.49 and 238.92 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 535.49 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/535.49 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 535.49 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 127,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,939.27/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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