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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 499.98 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 499.98 and 238.28 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 499.98 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/499.98 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 499.98 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 119,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135.23/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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