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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 448.71 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 448.71 and 238.95 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 448.71 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/448.71 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 448.71 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 107,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,218.36/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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