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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 490.34 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 490.34 and 238.75 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 490.34 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/490.34 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 490.34 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 117,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,068.68/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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