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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 420.27 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 420.27 and 238.77 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 420.27 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/420.27 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 420.27 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 100,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,347.87/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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