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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 405.41 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 405.41 and 238.68 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 405.41 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/405.41 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 405.41 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 96,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,762.07/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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