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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.50, 457.74 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.50, 457.74 and 238.44 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.50 : 457.74 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.50/457.74 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.50x = 457.74 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.50x = 109,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,143.53/331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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