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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 404.49 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 404.49 and 238.06 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 404.49 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/404.49 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 404.49 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 96,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,292.89/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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