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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 542.82 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 542.82 and 238 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 542.82 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/542.82 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 542.82 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 129,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,191.16/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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