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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 494.43 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 494.43 and 238.90 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 494.43 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/494.43 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 494.43 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 118,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,119.33/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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