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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 401.72 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 401.72 and 238.84 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 401.72 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/401.72 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 401.72 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 95,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,946.80/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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