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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 511.95 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 511.95 and 239.86 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 511.95 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/511.95 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 511.95 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 122,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,796.33/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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