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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.39 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.39 and 238.23 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.39 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.39 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.39 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 117,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,777.34/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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