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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 414.29 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 414.29 and 238.12 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 414.29 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/414.29 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 414.29 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 98,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650.73/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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