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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 747.82 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 747.82 and 238.66 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 747.82 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/747.82 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 747.82 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 178,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,474.72/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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