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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 457.99 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 457.99 and 238.59 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 457.99 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/457.99 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 457.99 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 109,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,270.64/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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