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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 493.97 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 493.97 and 238.47 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 493.97 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/493.97 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 493.97 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 117,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,795.83/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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