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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 491.74 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 491.74 and 238.69 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 491.74 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/491.74 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 491.74 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 117,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,371.55/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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