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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 440.15 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 440.15 and 238.63 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 440.15 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/440.15 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 440.15 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 105,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,033.69/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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