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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 396.24 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 396.24 and 238.32 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 396.24 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/396.24 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 396.24 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 94,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,431.92/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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