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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 496.13 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 496.13 and 238.14 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 496.13 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/496.13 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 496.13 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 118,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,147.21/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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