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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.91, 420.39 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.91, 420.39 and 238.39 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.91 : 420.39 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.91/420.39 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.91x = 420.39 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.91x = 100,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,218.09/304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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