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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 494.62 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 494.62 and 238.63 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 494.62 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/494.62 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 494.62 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 118,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,031.17/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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