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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 746.81 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 746.81 and 238.16 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 746.81 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/746.81 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 746.81 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 177,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,855.34/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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