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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 494.80 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 494.80 and 238.89 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 494.80 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/494.80 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 494.80 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 118,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,202.17/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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