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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 495 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 495 and 238.74 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 495 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/495 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 495 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 118,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,176.30/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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