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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 501.14 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 501.14 and 238.76 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 501.14 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/501.14 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 501.14 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 119,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,652.19/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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