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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 490.50 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 490.50 and 238.88 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 490.50 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/490.50 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 490.50 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 117,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,168.19/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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