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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 511.20 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 511.20 and 239.40 is: 330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 511.20 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/511.20 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 511.20 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 122,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,381.28/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.45

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