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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 405.30 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 405.30 and 238.60 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 405.30 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/405.30 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 405.30 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 96,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,704.58/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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