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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 510.12 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 510.12 and 238.92 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 510.12 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/510.12 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 510.12 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 121,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,877.87/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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