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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.36 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.36 and 172.86 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.36 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.36 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.36 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 72,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,490.57/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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