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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 438.96 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 438.96 and 238.77 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 438.96 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/438.96 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 438.96 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 104,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,810.48/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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