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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 483.45 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 483.45 and 238.58 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 483.45 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/483.45 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 483.45 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 115,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,337.89/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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