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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 510.23 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 510.23 and 238.59 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 510.23 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/510.23 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 510.23 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 121,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,736.37/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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