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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 491.32 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 491.32 and 238.14 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 491.32 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/491.32 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 491.32 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 117,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,002.94/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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