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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.07, 521.82 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.07, 521.82 and 238.27 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.07 : 521.82 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.07/521.82 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.07x = 521.82 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.07x = 124,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,334.05/378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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