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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.41 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.41 and 238.28 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.41 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.41 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.41 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 117,566.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,566.82/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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