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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 492.24 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 492.24 and 238.72 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 492.24 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/492.24 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 492.24 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 117,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,507.53/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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