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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 414.86 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 414.86 and 238.23 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 414.86 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/414.86 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 414.86 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 98,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,830.91/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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