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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 511.92 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 511.92 and 239.88 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 511.92 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/511.92 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 511.92 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 122,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,797.41/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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