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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 535.37 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 535.37 and 238.64 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 535.37 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/535.37 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 535.37 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 127,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,756.83/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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