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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 500.37 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 500.37 and 238.61 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 500.37 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/500.37 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 500.37 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 119,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,394.54/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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