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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 509.52 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 509.52 and 238.14 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 509.52 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/509.52 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 509.52 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 121,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,337.09/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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