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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 509.34 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 509.34 and 238.44 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 509.34 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/509.34 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 509.34 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 121,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,443.29/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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