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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 509.06 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 509.06 and 238.23 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 509.06 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/509.06 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 509.06 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 121,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,272.17/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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