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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 495.62 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 495.62 and 238.46 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 495.62 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/495.62 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 495.62 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 118,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,181.87/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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