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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 415.40 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 415.40 and 238.91 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 415.40 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/415.40 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 415.40 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 99,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,239.94/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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