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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 491.58 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 491.58 and 238.58 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 491.58 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/491.58 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 491.58 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 117,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,281.16/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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