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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 484.36 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 484.36 and 238.52 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 484.36 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/484.36 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 484.36 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 115,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,530.16/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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