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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 419.28 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 419.28 and 172.82 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 419.28 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/419.28 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 419.28 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 72,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459.97/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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