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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 510.57 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 510.57 and 238.86 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 510.57 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/510.57 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 510.57 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 121,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,954.75/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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