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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 490.11 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 490.11 and 238.86 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 490.11 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/490.11 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 490.11 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 117,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,067.67/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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