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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 508.90 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 508.90 and 238 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 508.90 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/508.90 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 508.90 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 121,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,118.20/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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