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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 500.71 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 500.71 and 238.50 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 500.71 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/500.71 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 500.71 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 119,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,418.74/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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