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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 420.69 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 420.69 and 238.49 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 420.69 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/420.69 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 420.69 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 100,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,328.25/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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