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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 453.90 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 453.90 and 238.37 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 453.90 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/453.90 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 453.90 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 108,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,194.77/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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