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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 492.20 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 492.20 and 238.72 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 492.20 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/492.20 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 492.20 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 117,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,497.98/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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