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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.31, 746.90 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.31, 746.90 and 238.10 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.31 : 746.90 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.31/746.90 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.31x = 746.90 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.31x = 177,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,836.89/498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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