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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.83, 748.25 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.83, 748.25 and 238.94 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.83 : 748.25 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.83/748.25 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.83x = 748.25 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.83x = 178,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,781.92/498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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