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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 404.64 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 404.64 and 238.24 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 404.64 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/404.64 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 404.64 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 96,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,401.43/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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