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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 438.90 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 438.90 and 238.32 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 438.90 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/438.90 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 438.90 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 104,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,598.65/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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