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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.00, 419.47 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.00, 419.47 and 172.98 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.00 : 419.47 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.00/419.47 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.00x = 419.47 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.00x = 72,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,559.49/304.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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