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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.53 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.53 and 238.16 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.53 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.53 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.53 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 119,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,680.03/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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