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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.16 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.16 and 238.70 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.16 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.16 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.16 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 99,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,098.69/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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