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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 510.98 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 510.98 and 239.23 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 510.98 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/510.98 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 510.98 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 122,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,241.75/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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