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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 509.40 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 509.40 and 238.22 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 509.40 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/509.40 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 509.40 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 121,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349.27/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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