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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.53, 522.29 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.53, 522.29 and 238.68 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.53 : 522.29 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.53/522.29 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.53x = 522.29 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.53x = 124,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,660.18/378.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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