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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.36, 522 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.36, 522 and 238.49 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.36 : 522 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.36/522 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.36x = 522 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.36x = 124,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,491.78/378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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