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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.15 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.15 and 238.41 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.15 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.15 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.15 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 117,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,809.11/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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