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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 747.20 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 747.20 and 238.01 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 747.20 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/747.20 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 747.20 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 177,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,836.15/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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