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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 500.83 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 500.83 and 238.12 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 500.83 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/500.83 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 500.83 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 119,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,257.64/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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