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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.47, 419.72 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.47, 419.72 and 238.86 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.47 : 419.72 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.47/419.72 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.47x = 419.72 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.47x = 100,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,253.12/304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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