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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 500.74 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 500.74 and 238.87 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 500.74 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/500.74 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 500.74 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 119,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,611.76/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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