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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 510.71 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 510.71 and 239.24 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 510.71 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/510.71 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 510.71 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 122,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,178.51/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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