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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 510.12 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 510.12 and 238.65 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 510.12 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/510.12 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 510.12 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 121,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,740.14/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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