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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 400.59 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 400.59 and 238.30 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 400.59 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/400.59 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 400.59 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 95,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,459.60/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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