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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 512.27 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 512.27 and 238.30 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 512.27 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/512.27 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 512.27 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 122,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,073.94/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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