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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 542.76 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 542.76 and 238.12 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 542.76 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/542.76 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 542.76 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 129,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,242.01/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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