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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 501.04 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 501.04 and 238.96 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 501.04 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/501.04 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 501.04 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 119,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,728.52/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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