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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 501.05 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 501.05 and 238.80 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 501.05 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/501.05 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 501.05 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 119,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,649.55/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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