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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 501.20 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 501.20 and 238.92 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 501.20 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/501.20 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 501.20 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 119,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,746.70/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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