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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.13 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.13 and 238.07 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.13 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.13 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.13 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 116,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,924.55/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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