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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 419.99 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 419.99 and 238.14 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 419.99 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/419.99 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 419.99 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 100,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,015.23/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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