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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 418.71 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 418.71 and 238.20 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 418.71 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/418.71 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 418.71 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 99,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,736.72/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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