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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 450.77 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 450.77 and 238.12 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 450.77 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/450.77 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 450.77 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 107,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,337.35/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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