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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 454.75 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 454.75 and 238.93 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 454.75 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/454.75 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 454.75 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 108,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,651.68/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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