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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 748.20 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 748.20 and 238.90 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 748.20 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/748.20 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 748.20 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 178,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,744.98/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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