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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.01, 496.62 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.01, 496.62 and 238.29 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.01 : 496.62 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.01/496.62 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.01x = 496.62 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.01x = 118,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,337.72/331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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