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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.50, 510.14 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.50, 510.14 and 238.75 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.50 : 510.14 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.50/510.14 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.50x = 510.14 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.50x = 121,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,795.93/369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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