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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 414.25 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 414.25 and 238.15 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 414.25 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/414.25 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 414.25 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 98,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653.64/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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