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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 500.04 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 500.04 and 238.16 is: 328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 500.04 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/500.04 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 500.04 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 119,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,087.03/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.69

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