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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 401.55 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 401.55 and 238.57 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 401.55 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/401.55 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 401.55 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 95,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,795.88/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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