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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 748.37 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 748.37 and 238.83 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 748.37 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/748.37 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 748.37 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 178,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,732.01/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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