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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 768 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 768 and 238.23 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 768 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/768 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 768 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 182,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,960.64/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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