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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 509.92 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 509.92 and 238.66 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 509.92 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/509.92 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 509.92 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 121,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,694.36/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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