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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 510.33 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 510.33 and 238.89 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 510.33 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/510.33 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 510.33 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 121,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,912.73/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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