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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 746.60 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 746.60 and 238 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 746.60 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/746.60 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 746.60 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 177,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,690.80/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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