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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 494.27 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 494.27 and 238.01 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 494.27 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/494.27 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 494.27 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 117,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,640.01/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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