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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 401.91 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 401.91 and 238.98 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 401.91 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/401.91 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 401.91 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 96,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,048.45/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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