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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 410.76 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 410.76 and 238.72 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 410.76 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/410.76 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 410.76 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 98,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056.63/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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