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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 456.41 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 456.41 and 238.77 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 456.41 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/456.41 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 456.41 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 108,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,977.61/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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