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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 511.77 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 511.77 and 238.19 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 511.77 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/511.77 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 511.77 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 121,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,895.94/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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