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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 500.64 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 500.64 and 238.16 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 500.64 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/500.64 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 500.64 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 119,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,232.42/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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