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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 420.71 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 420.71 and 238.71 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 420.71 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/420.71 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 420.71 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 100,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,427.09/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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