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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.55, 748.46 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.55, 748.46 and 238.93 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.55 : 748.46 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.55/748.46 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.55x = 748.46 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.55x = 178,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,828.27/499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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