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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 489.69 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 489.69 and 238.65 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 489.69 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/489.69 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 489.69 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 116,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,864.52/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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