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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 419.37 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 419.37 and 172.88 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 419.37 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/419.37 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 419.37 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 72,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,498.59/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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