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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 748.28 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 748.28 and 238.68 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 748.28 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/748.28 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 748.28 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 178,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,599.47/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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