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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 511.16 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 511.16 and 239.36 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 511.16 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/511.16 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 511.16 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 122,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,347.51/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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