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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 494.06 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 494.06 and 238.05 is: 357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 494.06 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/494.06 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 494.06 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 117,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,609.79/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.73

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