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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.33, 521.86 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.33, 521.86 and 238.33 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.33 : 521.86 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.33/521.86 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.33x = 521.86 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.33x = 124,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,375.40/378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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