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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.47 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.47 and 238.14 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.47 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.47 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.47 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 117,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,514.95/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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