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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 363.29 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 363.29 and 238.41 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 363.29 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/363.29 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 363.29 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 86,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,610.78/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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