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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 379.86 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 379.86 and 238.50 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 379.86 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/379.86 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 379.86 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 90,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595.72/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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