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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 510.59 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 510.59 and 239.23 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 510.59 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/510.59 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 510.59 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 122,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,144.70/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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