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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 405 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 405 and 238.16 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 405 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/405 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 405 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 96,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,455.81/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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