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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 457.58 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 457.58 and 238.58 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 457.58 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/457.58 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 457.58 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 109,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,169.44/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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