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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 483.72 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 483.72 and 238.47 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 483.72 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/483.72 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 483.72 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 115,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,350.89/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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