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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 747.70 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 747.70 and 238.40 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 747.70 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/747.70 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 747.70 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 178,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,251.68/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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