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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 492.41 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 492.41 and 238.68 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 492.41 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/492.41 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 492.41 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 117,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,529.02/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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