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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 500.99 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 500.99 and 238.83 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 500.99 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/500.99 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 500.99 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 119,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,650.25/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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