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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 748.37 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 748.37 and 238.87 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 748.37 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/748.37 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 748.37 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 178,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,763.14/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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