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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 510.66 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 510.66 and 239.18 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 510.66 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/510.66 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 510.66 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 122,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,139.66/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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