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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.43, 509.97 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.43, 509.97 and 238.51 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.43 : 509.97 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.43/509.97 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.43x = 509.97 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.43x = 121,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,632.94/369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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