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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 492.26 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 492.26 and 238.61 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 492.26 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/492.26 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 492.26 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 117,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,458.20/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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