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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 409.85 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 409.85 and 238.07 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 409.85 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/409.85 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 409.85 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 97,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,569.75/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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