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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 415.02 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 415.02 and 238.74 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 415.02 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/415.02 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 415.02 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 99,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,081.87/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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