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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.49 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 521.49 and 238.06 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 521.49 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/521.49 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 521.49 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 124,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,145.91/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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