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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 509.11 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 509.11 and 238.15 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 509.11 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/509.11 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 509.11 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 121,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,244.55/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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