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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 494.66 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 494.66 and 238.75 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 494.66 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/494.66 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 494.66 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 118,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,098.09/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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