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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 500.71 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 500.71 and 238.86 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 500.71 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/500.71 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 500.71 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 119,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,599.59/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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