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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 415.20 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 415.20 and 238.92 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 415.20 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/415.20 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 415.20 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 99,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,199.58/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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