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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.32, 748.01 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.32, 748.01 and 238.55 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.32 : 748.01 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.32/748.01 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.32x = 748.01 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.32x = 178,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,434.64/498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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