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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 514.89 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 514.89 and 238.41 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 514.89 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/514.89 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 514.89 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 122,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,754.92/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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