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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 747.40 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 747.40 and 238.12 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 747.40 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/747.40 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 747.40 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 177,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,970.89/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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