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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 501.14 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 501.14 and 238.62 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 501.14 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/501.14 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 501.14 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 119,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,580.83/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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