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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 419.70 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 419.70 and 238.88 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 419.70 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/419.70 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 419.70 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 100,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,257.94/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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