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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 415.38 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 415.38 and 238.61 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 415.38 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/415.38 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 415.38 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 99,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,111.74/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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