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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 509.13 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 509.13 and 238 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 509.13 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/509.13 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 509.13 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 121,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,172.94/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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