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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 746.80 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 746.80 and 238.15 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 746.80 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/746.80 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 746.80 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 177,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,850.42/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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