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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 512.39 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 512.39 and 238.42 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 512.39 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/512.39 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 512.39 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 122,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,160.27/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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