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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 494.13 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 494.13 and 238.63 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 494.13 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/494.13 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 494.13 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 117,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,914.24/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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