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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 494.48 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 494.48 and 238.49 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 494.48 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/494.48 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 494.48 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 117,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,926.66/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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