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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.70 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.70 and 238.67 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.70 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.70 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.70 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 118,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,070.05/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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