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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 511.53 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 511.53 and 238.02 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 511.53 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/511.53 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 511.53 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 121,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,754.37/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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