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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 747.61 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 747.61 and 238.33 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 747.61 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/747.61 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 747.61 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 178,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,177.89/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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