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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.40 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.40 and 238.70 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.40 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.40 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.40 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 100,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,110.78/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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