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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 557.28 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 557.28 and 238.07 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 557.28 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/557.28 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 557.28 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 132,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668.86/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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