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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 419.16 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 419.16 and 238.18 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 419.16 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/419.16 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 419.16 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 99,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,835.53/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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