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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 494.71 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 494.71 and 238.44 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 494.71 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/494.71 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 494.71 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 117,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,959.91/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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