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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 418.96 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 418.96 and 238.34 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 418.96 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/418.96 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 418.96 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 99,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,854.93/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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