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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 410.90 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 410.90 and 238.84 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 410.90 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/410.90 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 410.90 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 98,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,139.36/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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