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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 502.71 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 502.71 and 238.36 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 502.71 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/502.71 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 502.71 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 119,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,825.96/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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