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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.22 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.22 and 238.29 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.22 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.22 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.22 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 117,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,767.68/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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