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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 419.90 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 419.90 and 238.47 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 419.90 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/419.90 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 419.90 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 100,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,132.36/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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