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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 510.92 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 510.92 and 239.18 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 510.92 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/510.92 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 510.92 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 122,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,201.85/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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