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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.35 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 521.35 and 238 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 521.35 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/521.35 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 521.35 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 124,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,081.30/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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