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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 512.93 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 512.93 and 238.97 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 512.93 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/512.93 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 512.93 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 122,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,571.12/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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