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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 419.38 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 419.38 and 172.92 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 419.38 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/419.38 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 419.38 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 72,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,519.74/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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