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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 413.91 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 413.91 and 238.28 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 413.91 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/413.91 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 413.91 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 98,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,624.41/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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