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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.69 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.69 and 238.38 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.69 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.69 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.69 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 116,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,732.30/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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