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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 438.63 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 438.63 and 238.07 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 438.63 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/438.63 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 438.63 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 104,422.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,422.45/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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