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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 512.19 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 512.19 and 238.43 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 512.19 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/512.19 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 512.19 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 122,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,122.74/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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