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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 518.82 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 518.82 and 238.12 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 518.82 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/518.82 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 518.82 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 123,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,541.42/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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