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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 492.55 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 492.55 and 238.88 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 492.55 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/492.55 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 492.55 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 117,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,660.98/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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