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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 493.53 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 493.53 and 238.35 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 493.53 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/493.53 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 493.53 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 117,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,632.88/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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