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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 405.89 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 405.89 and 238.97 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 405.89 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/405.89 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 405.89 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 96,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,994.34/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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