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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 500.90 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 500.90 and 238.64 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 500.90 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/500.90 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 500.90 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 119,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,531.08/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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