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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.08, 521.64 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.08, 521.64 and 238.35 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.08 : 521.64 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.08/521.64 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.08x = 521.64 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.08x = 124,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,332.89/378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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