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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 495.92 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 495.92 and 238.94 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 495.92 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/495.92 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 495.92 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 118,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,495.12/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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