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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 521.24 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 521.24 and 238.08 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 521.24 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/521.24 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 521.24 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 124,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,096.82/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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