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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 418.77 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 418.77 and 238.14 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 418.77 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/418.77 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 418.77 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 99,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,725.89/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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