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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.66 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.66 and 238.19 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.66 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.66 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.66 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 117,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,104.85/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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