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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.91, 398.01 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.91, 398.01 and 238.92 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.91 : 398.01 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.91/398.01 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.91x = 398.01 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.91x = 95,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,091.95/288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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