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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 511.17 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 511.17 and 239.32 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 511.17 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/511.17 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 511.17 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 122,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,333.20/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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