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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 510.32 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 510.32 and 238.88 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 510.32 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/510.32 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 510.32 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 121,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,905.24/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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