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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 746.10 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 746.10 and 238.32 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 746.10 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/746.10 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 746.10 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 177,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,810.55/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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