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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 511.70 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 511.70 and 239.88 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 511.70 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/511.70 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 511.70 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 122,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,746.60/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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