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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 420.39 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 420.39 and 238.55 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 420.39 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/420.39 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 420.39 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 100,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,281.93/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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