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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 458.19 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 458.19 and 238.83 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 458.19 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/458.19 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 458.19 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 109,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,429.52/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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