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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 502.28 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 502.28 and 238.80 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 502.28 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/502.28 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 502.28 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 119,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,944.46/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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