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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 455.60 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 455.60 and 238.84 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 455.60 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/455.60 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 455.60 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 108,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,815.50/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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