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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 500.13 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 500.13 and 238.27 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 500.13 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/500.13 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 500.13 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 119,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,165.98/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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