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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 410.40 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 410.40 and 238.07 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 410.40 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/410.40 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 410.40 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 97,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,701.88/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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