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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 404.14 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 404.14 and 238.44 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 404.14 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/404.14 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 404.14 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 96,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,364.51/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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