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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 419.92 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 419.92 and 238.50 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 419.92 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/419.92 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 419.92 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 100,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,150.92/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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