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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 746.90 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 746.90 and 238.20 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 746.90 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/746.90 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 746.90 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 177,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,911.58/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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