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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 522.98 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 522.98 and 238.89 is: 329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 522.98 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/522.98 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 522.98 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 124,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,933.50/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.63

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