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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501.03 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501.03 and 238.80 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501.03 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501.03 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501.03 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 119,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,645.96/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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