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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 509.49 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 509.49 and 238.25 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 509.49 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/509.49 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 509.49 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 121,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,383.45/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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