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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 490.19 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 490.19 and 238.82 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 490.19 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/490.19 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 490.19 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 117,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,067.18/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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