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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 510.64 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 510.64 and 238.98 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 510.64 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/510.64 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 510.64 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 122,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,032.15/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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