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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.31, 747.64 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.31, 747.64 and 238.39 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.31 : 747.64 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.31/747.64 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.31x = 747.64 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.31x = 178,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,229.90/498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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