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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 500.55 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 500.55 and 238.55 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 500.55 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/500.55 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 500.55 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 119,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,406.20/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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