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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 499.78 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 499.78 and 238.14 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 499.78 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/499.78 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 499.78 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 119,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,017.61/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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