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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 400.72 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 400.72 and 238.19 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 400.72 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/400.72 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 400.72 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 95,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,448.27/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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